Tamil Virtual University

Dr.V.SankaranarayananDirector, Tamil Virtual University,

Chennai – 113.

E-LEARNING

A Case Study

Tamil Virtual University

Introduction

Basic Requirement of E-Learning

Academic Programmes of TVU

Digital Library of TVU

Demonstrating the content of TVU

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Vision of TVU

The Tamil Virtual University aims at providing Internet based resources and opportunities for the Tamil Communities living in different parts of the globe as well as others interested in learning Tamil and acquiring knowledge of the history, art, literature and culture of the Tamils.

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• To develop and deliver Internet based learning material in Tamil language, literature and culture to global Tamil Communities and others interested.

• To develop and deliver customised programmes to meet the cultural needs of the Tamil Communities in different parts of the world and help them retain contact with their heritage.

Mission of TVU

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• To initiate and continue necessary measures to co-ordinate and pool together knowledge resources, developed in Tamil in different parts of the world, for wider dissemination.

• To offer academic programmes in Tamil Language, literature and culture for audit or credit and to award appropriate Certificate/Diploma/Degree through Tamil University, Thanjavur on completion of prescribed requirements.

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Tamil Virtual University

Tamil Virtual University was established as a society by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2000 and the website was launched in February 2001

No. of Students registered

Certificate Course – 936 from 31 Countries

Degree Course – 1064 from 26 Countries

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Study Centres

1. California

2. New Jersy

3. New York

4. Fremont

5. Philadelphia

6. Canada

7. Sri Lanka

8. Mouritius

9. Malyasiawww.tamilvu.org

E-learning - Basic Requirements

• Lessons & Discussions

• Exercises and Self Evaluation Tests

• Library for Reference

• Examination

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Academic Programme of TVU

A. Certificate Programme• Basic Level Class 1 - 2• Intermediate Level Class 3 - 4• Advance Level Class 5 - 6

B. Advanced Certificate Programme• Level - 1 Class 7 - 8• Level - 2 Class 9 - 10• Level - 3 Class 11 - 12

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C. Degree Programme• Diploma• Higher Diploma• Degree

D. Post Graduate Programme• M.A (Tamil)

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3 years All together Degree B.A.(Tamil)

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Academic Programme of TVU

Content Creations

• Prepared by the eminent Tami Scholars as per the recommendations of Academic Council

• Under Web amenable frame work

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Factors influencing Design of lessons

• Learners Characteristics- age group, language background learning skill etc.

• Subject Characteristics- Technical, Science, language etc.

• Nature of Exam - Online, written etc.

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Basic Coursefor children of age group <10

• Listening • Spoken Language• Reading• Writing • Grammar• Vocabulary of words used

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• Can switch to any module.• Contains good graphic and

animation of picture.• Interactive.• Self evaluation tests.

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Basic Coursefor children of age group <10

Degree Programme

• Less of graphics and animation• More of reading• Still pictures for enhancing lessons• Video clipping to have feel of the events• Photographs of important events and places• Voice support wherever needed.

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Lessons• are modular for selection• Contains general introduction• Details • Exercises and answers • Chat Sessions

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Degree Programme

Digital Library

Meets the following requirements

• Reference books for academic programme• Literature (Sangam age to current age)• Glossary for Science & Technology• Dictionaries• Video clippings of Heritage• Video clippings of Dance & Folklore

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Features are • Selection of a book• Focused information on a book• Reference to multiple books for a poemetc.

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Digital Library

Sample Contents of TVU Website

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Demonstration of the contents